Victory in Christ, Part 2

So the results . . .

Drumroll . . .

Here's what we heard in the doctor's office Thursday morning, May 24, 2012:

"Everything looks great. The scans show there's nothing. We're going do a lumpectomy, Tues June 19, to remove the titanium marker and scrape around it, biopsy the tissue, and we'll take out one lymph node to biopsy it. You have a lot to be happy about."

In the van ride back to the house, these two, no three scenes I'll remember forever:

1. Pre-Meeting: Mom walking in, her green shirt glittering in the morning sun. The color reminded me of growth, and I praise God for how she's trusted Him through this whole process, and that means a lot of sparkly growth. :)

2. Post-Meeting: Dad, after being pretty intense in the office, broke down in the van and shed tears, exclaiming in wonder, relief, and amazement, "That is great news. Wow."

3. When they got home, my Dad reached across and held my Mom's hand, as he prayed for her, thanking the Lord for His touch and this wonderful news. I wanted to record the prayer and hand-holding, because it seemed very significant to me, but I didn't have my camera. So you can imagine. It looked like one of those cards, where people get married, and they hold hands; two becoming one. Yes, they already are married, but this process bound them further in a very tender and unique way.

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And I think this text from my Aunt Mary Alice (Mom's dear sister) and Uncle Norman, the one who writes funny emails that make Mom laugh, sums up how many of us feel: "I am so pleased at this outcome. Norman and I are jumping for joy. Love m a."

It's been a very special day to celebrate, May 24, 2012. Thank you for walking along this journey with us. Thank you for crying when we cried and laughing when we laughed. Thanks for being our O'Hana, Hawaiian for 'Big, extended family'. Lot's of love, The Smileys